How To Freeze Meat And How Long Is Frozen Meat Good For

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      US Food & Drug Administration: "REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER STORAGE CHART"
    




Make meal prep a bit easier by freezing extra meat you bought at the supermarket in ready-to-cook portions.

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The number one thing to remember when freezing animal-based protein is that it should be divided into portion-sized quantities for packaging. (Psst, here’s what servings of meat and seafood actually look like.) For best results, freeze them as soon as you get home with your haul.

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Food Preparation Maximum Time Stored Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork Steak 6 to 12 months Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork Chops 4 to 6 months Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork Roasts 4 to 12 months Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork Ground and stew meat 3 to 4 months Chicken or Turkey Whole 12 months Chicken or Turkey Parts 9 months Chicken or Turkey Ground and stew meat 3 to 4 months Meat or Poultry Sausage 1 to 2 months Lean fish Fillets or pieces 6 to 8 months Fatty fish Fillets or pieces 2 to 3 months Shellfish, squid, octopus Washed and cleaned 3 to 6 months Clams, oysters, scallops Live in-shell or shucked 3 to 6 months

Source: US Food and Drug Administration

      US Food & Drug Administration: "REFRIGERATOR & FREEZER STORAGE CHART"